[Rhodes22-list] Fair Price

Eric Larson eric at hedgemeer.org
Fri Apr 16 11:54:42 EDT 2010


Hey Stephen.

Yes definatly, though no rental needed, I have several that I can borrow for
to get it home or anything more adventurous than the 3-5 mile flat drive
from here to Malletts Bay :)

eric

On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 8:09 AM, Stephen Staum <staum at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Eric,
>
> For daysailing the Rhodes is perfect. The cockpit is larger than most
> boats under 40' & that is where you live when daysailing.
> Be very careful w the Wimdstar. I would rent a truck to tow it 8 hours
> home.
>
> Good luck,
> Stephen
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 16, 2010, at 12:33 AM, Eric Larson <eric at hedgemeer.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi Steven,
> >
> > I hear what you are saying, but the 1970's boats seem much lighter
> > (in the
> > 2000lb range, and the distance from here to the lake is 3-5 miles.
> > I will
> > upgrade the tow vehicle in the next 2 years or so, but I think that
> > I can
> > make it until then.
> >
> > We are looking at this as a day sailor.  There is nowhere near
> > enough $$ for
> > a boat that is quote "big enough" for our family.  Even my friend's
> > 32'
> > Valient is cramped quarters for a family of 6.  The process of
> > finding a
> > boat is all about compromises, and limiting ourselves to mainly
> > daysailing
> > is an easy one since my wife really has little desire to sleep on
> > the boat.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Stephen Staum <staum at earthlink.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Eric,
> >> I don't know enough about the value to comment. I have an '87 w IMF
> >> that cost me $6,000 seven years ago. I would do it again without
> >> question. It is a great boat.
> >> 2 concerns: the gentleman I bought it from refused to allow me to tow
> >> it off his lot w my 2001 Windstar. The minivan is just too light. I
> >> use a '97 Chevy Blazer & it handles fine. Secondly, I have spent a
> >> week on-board w wife & 2 teenagers - it was cozy but doable. I am not
> >> sure what u do w 4 kids on a 22' boat. I can show u how to easily
> >> fabricate a king size cockpit bed & the kids can all sleep there
> >> crosswise. That would leave the double berth in the cabin for u &
> >> wife.
> >> Cozy but doable.
> >>
> >> Stephen Staum
> >> '87 R22, Carol Lee
> >> Needham, MA
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Apr 15, 2010, at 3:55 PM, Eric Larson <eric at hedgemeer.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hello folks,
> >>>
> >>> It just occurred to me that I could run this by you.  I have the
> >>> opportunity
> >>> to get a 1977 Rhodes 22 for $2000.  Here is what I know (I have net
> >>> yet seen
> >>> the boat as it is ~8 hours away):
> >>>
> >>> Owner has known the boat since 1980, and owned it himself for 10
> >>> years
> >>> Owner has not used it for the last 5 years (bought a bigger boat)
> >>>  - Stored inside until last fall when it was stored outside,
> >>> shrinkwrapped
> >>> Sail Inventory (all unknown age/condition): 2 mains and a Genoa
> >>> Standing rigging replaced 7 years ago
> >>> Owner lists condition as "very good", still trying to assess what
> >>> that
> >>> means.
> >>> No blisters or stress fractures
> >>> No leaks
> >>> 1977 7.5 HP Honda 4 stroke engine (low hours)
> >>> 1977 Original trailer, used 2x per year to put in and take out for
> >>> the
> >>> season
> >>>
> >>> Issues that I know about:
> >>> Roller furler was bent, and the tube replaced, and now somehow the
> >>> Genoa is
> >>> not the right size and needs to be altered (still working out what
> >>> this
> >>> is...I am sure my ignorance is preventing true understanding)
> >>>
> >>> Target audience: the Larson family, 2 adults, 4 kids with a Ford
> >>> Windstar
> >>> tow vehicle and a short commute to the lake.
> >>>
> >>> I definately like the esign of the boat on paper, but that happened
> >>> with
> >>> another boat, and then when I saw the real deal I did not like it
> >>> very much.
> >>>
> >>> What would you say about this situation?
> >>> a) Its a steal of a deal, don't let it go
> >>> b) Its about what I would expect to pay for a Rhodes of this age/
> >>> condition
> >>> c) I'd offer less
> >>> d) Don't touch it with a 10' pole
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Eric Larson
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